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Climate Change

The Divestment Movement’s Big Month

Investors, foundations, universities and governments pulled their assets from fossil fuel companies in record numbers in October.
October 29, 2021
by
John R. Platt
Investors, foundations, universities and governments pulled their assets from fossil fuel companies in record numbers in October.
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Wildlife

Do Species Awareness Days Work?

New research into events like World Pangolin Day and International Tiger Day reveals how to make these celebrations more effective.
September 15, 2021
by
John R. Platt
New research into events like World Pangolin Day and International Tiger Day reveals how to make these celebrations more effective.
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Commentaries

For a Path Forward on Climate, Let’s Learn From the Original New Deal

A broad, progressive coalition came together in the 1930s to bring the United States out of the Great Depression. It can be done again in the face of COVID and climate change.
December 15, 2020
by
J. Mijin Cha and Manuel Pastor
A broad, progressive coalition came together in the 1930s to bring the United States out of the Great Depression. It can be done again in the face of COVID and climate change.
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Arts

Keep Looking Forward: 20 Instagram Accounts for Environmental Inspiration

Whether you’re stuck inside during the pandemic or just waiting for election results, these accounts will keep you motivated and connected to the natural world.
November 3, 2020
by
John R. Platt
Whether you’re stuck inside during the pandemic or just waiting for election results, these accounts will keep you motivated and connected to the natural world.
Extinction Rebellion
Commentaries

Extinction Rebellion Protests and the Glorified Notion of the UK’s ‘Free Press’

When the billionaire-owned media fails to cover the truth about climate change, should the public take a stand?
October 23, 2020
by
Holly Barrow
When the billionaire-owned media fails to cover the truth about climate change, should the public take a stand?
Black Lives Matter/George Floyd Protest, June 2020. Photo: Elvert Barnes (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Environmental Books

16 Essential Books About Environmental Justice, Racism and Activism

These books provide insight into the problems that plague people and the planet, while also offering solutions for a more just future.
June 16, 2020
by
John R. Platt
These books provide insight into the problems that plague people and the planet, while also offering solutions for a more just future.
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Editorials

Don’t Look Away

The ongoing crisis of racially motivated police violence — and the government’s violent response to demonstrations against those actions — reminds us that change requires justice.
June 4, 2020
by
John R. Platt and Tara Lohan
The ongoing crisis of racially motivated police violence — and the government’s violent response to demonstrations against those actions — reminds us that change requires justice.
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Commentaries

No Sacrifices of the Public Interest in Times of Emergency

The Trump administration continues to strip away environmental protections in the face of the pandemic. History shows that the people can fight back — and win.
May 6, 2020
by
Adam M. Sowards
The Trump administration continues to strip away environmental protections in the face of the pandemic. History shows that the people can fight back — and win.
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Environmental Books

Nine New Environmental Books You Need to Read This Month

March’s best books examine how cities (and families) can fight climate change; look at the history of Earth Day; and reveal growing threats to the world’s wild spaces.
March 9, 2020
by
John R. Platt
March’s best books examine how cities (and families) can fight climate change; look at the history of Earth Day; and reveal growing threats to the world’s wild spaces.
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Voices

The Shocking Number of Environmentalists Murdered Each Year

A new report from Global Witness found that three environmental defenders were murdered every week in 2018 and many more were criminalized for working to protect the land, water and other vital resources.
August 9, 2019
by
Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan
A new report from Global Witness found that three environmental defenders were murdered every week in 2018 and many more were criminalized for working to protect the land, water and other vital resources.

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